Prepare against Youjia Cao
China · World #94,020 classical · FIDE ID 8638772
When preparing against Youjia Cao, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 59 games by Youjia Cao, covering Mar 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Youjia Cao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Youjia Cao before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,747 | 1,757 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,644 | 1,696 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 19 | 15 | 25 | 32.2% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Youjia Cao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Youjia Cao's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 44.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Cao usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Cao usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Cao usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 95.2% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Youjia Cao's chess games
All 59 games by Youjia Cao in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 19 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Qingquan Sun | 1,824 | ch-CHN Gp-B w | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U12 Girls | 2024 | 10 | 7 | 1,450 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U08 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| chB-CHN w | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,623 |
| Daqing Boyi Cup-B | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,043 |
| chT-CHN w | 2023 | 7 | 1 | 1,419 |
| ch-CHN Gp-B w | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,716 |
| chT-CHN Div-B | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,563 |
| ch-CHN sf w | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,410 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Youjia Cao's chess games?
59 games by Youjia Cao, from Mar 2023 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Youjia Cao has played.
What does Youjia Cao play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Youjia Cao opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Youjia Cao answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Youjia Cao play as White?
As White, Youjia Cao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Youjia Cao play as Black?
As Black, Youjia Cao most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Youjia Cao's FIDE rating?
Youjia Cao is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess, 1,644 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,757 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Youjia Cao played?
Our database contains 59 games by Youjia Cao, covering Mar 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Youjia Cao?
59 games by Youjia Cao reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.